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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-11
CONFERRING AT HAWARDEN.
opr,r LIBERAL LEADERS IN CoNCLAvE
CRISIS EXPECTED soON-sTIRRING TIMES IN IRE
LAND MEANWHILE.

. cprsIs EXPECTED sOON-STIRkiN0 i'"ES IN ii'H
LAND MEANWHILE.
LONDON Oct 1O.-Mr. Gladstone Earl spencer
ur Morley and Lord Rosebery are at Hawardep'
.-,sro they will hold conference with other Lib
..ol leaders tomorrow. 1t is believed that tney
IN, consider an important pronunciamento which
e. said viii be made at the Nottingham meeting
w., ,,eek as well as the speech to be delivered by
n, Gladstone at that meeting.
The Liberal Unionists will hold meeting IN
London on Monday next, Lord harrington pre-
,,,or the Governments failure in Ireland
will be considered
..ho. .opd Of next week. The consensus of opinion
a. o, crisis will arise before the end of the month
% go, ,ru torce modification of the Cabinet.
1"nonh chamberlain and Jesse Ceilings departed
-. t;rmnpham to-day on their Irish tour
49,, ,umber of their friends and followers gath
.ros at the STATIC to see them off, and there was
u,,cb hand-shaking and applause. Both gentle
mon made brief speeches. in which they referred
In the claims of the minority in Ireland.
An immense meeting under the auspices OF inc
National League was held on Sunday at the con-
auence of the SUR and Barrow rivers, Ireland he
water was covered with boats and barges bearing
tho participants of the meeting. The usual resOlu
tions denouncing the course of the Government in
Ireland were adopted. The police were completely
outwitted, having no knowledge whatever OF the
meeting
DUBLIN, Oct. 10. The Coroner's inquest in the
case of Lonergan and others who were killed In
the affray between the police and the people at
Mitchelstown, was continued to-day. During the
proceedings there was a violent scene between Mr..
harrington and Crown Counsel Murphy, and Mr.
Coudon. NJ p, becoming excl ed, jumped into the
body of the court threatening to chastise Mr. Muir
phy and spat at him. the mob of spectators Yelling
IN approval. Finally the Coroner nterfered and
fhe tnmnt was quecd, Afterward Mr. Condor.
benC examined declared that the police at tne
meeting in the square persisted in irritating the
people in order to provoke prouble he saw them
usng their batons before the not began
Thirtv-elght valuable horses belonging 10 the
hunting stud of Captain Holwey Steeds OF Clon-
slIIs House, Castleknock. about FIVE miles from this
ei,y. have been malicously poisoned Ten OF the
horses have died.
An immense meeting was held in the Round Room
to-day TO protest against the prosecutions directed
nv the Government against the press. ncmas
Sexton NJ p presided. Several English journal
lists were present. After an address by William
OBrien. NJ p resolutions were read that the
srurrle for the freedom of the press must be con-
tinned The resolutions were carried amid great
enthusiasm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-17
LOGAL BREYITEES.
May flies have made their appearan

May-fies have made their appearance.
Rev Rumsey Smithson addressed the Re-
form Club last night.
A marriage license was issued in Wash
ington yesterday to James Robinson, ofthat
city, and Louise White, of this city.
Poles have been erected, wires put in pc
sition and machinery arranged for tho exhi-
bition of the electric light in Fredericks
burg during the present week.
| Between ! and o'clock yesterday morn
ing an attenp, was made to destroy the
Aqucduct bridge by setting fire to the sec.
ond span from The Virginia approach. The
Waterman discovered the fire and extin-
guished it before much damage was done.
In Washington yesterday the judges in
General Term decided in the case of the
District of Columbia vs. the Alexandria
Canal and Bridge Company that the city of
Georgetown exceeded it's powers in advanc-
ing 81, 500 10 the Canal and Bridge Company,
and that it could not be recovered by the
District.
Some excitement was created near the corner
of King and Fairfax streets last night by the re-
port that burglar hsd been seen on the roof of
house i'll that neighbOrhood. Several persons
were aroused who armed themselves with guns,
pistols and clubs and search was made Of the
premises but nothing but two cats were found.
| Upon the invitation of the officers of the Arrow
Steamship Company, number of Washington
correspondents OF varions newspapers were taken
to the yard to day on the Yacht Spray, where
they examined the model of the proposed steamer
Pocahontas and the foundation of the crib upon
which it is intended soon to place her keel.
Oscar Johnston colored, recently convicted IF
the murder OF Daniel williamson white, in
Prince William county last January, was brought
here Ia day by Sheriff Tansill, of that county
who later took him to Richmond where he will
be confined in the pcnitentiary for fifteen years.
The lawyers of this city have unanimously pc
ttioned Judge Keith to postnone the special term
OF the Circuit Conrt which was TO have been held
hera this month till the fourth Monday in june
and it is supposed the request will be granted.
The strange noise heard between > and 8 o'clock
this morning, in the First ward, was made by
lot of cattle which were being shipped by the
transfer barge and which were frightened by the
blowing OF the engine whistle.
The Arrow Steamship Company has contracted
with Mr. JOS Reid, of Prince William county, for
the heavy timber to be used in the construction
of the proposed ship Pocahontas.
The police report last night rs being cle,r and
mild with one lOdgcr but prisoners at the
station house. The Mayor this morning had no
cases before him for trial.
The friends of the county Independent ticket
viii hold meeting ut Wools's Hall, across the
canal 10 night.
The MouDt Vernon Regents will hold their an
nual meeting tomorrow
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-17

ARREsrED.-Six men, some white and
some coored were arrested yesterday
morning for hauling seine in the District OF
Columbia waters. Judge Smell fined them
$40 each and took their personal recogn-
zance not to violate the law of March 2,
1885, which forbds hauling seine in the
Potomac river within the District of Colum-
bia for five years after the pa sage of the
law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-17

das- Help to secure home for the aged colored
men aud women of Alexandria.-Wc, the colored
people OF this city, having made one payment on
the home for the aged colored people of Alexan-
dria, desire assistance to carry this charitable OBJ
ect fully into operation, and any assistance rem
dered will be thankfully received. Subscription
books are in the kinds of the following commit
tee Darnell, Martha Hamilton, Cati arine Du-
lanv Martha Felton, Martha Parker and Others
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-17

The LATE MURDER. - The excitement
Produced 10y the murder of Policeman Ar
mold Saturday night has somewhat quoted
down, though the matter still furnishes the
main theme for conversation, and specula-
tons as to the identity and whereabouts OF
the murderer are endless. Mayor Smoot,
in compliance with a resolution of the City
Council, has offered reward of five hun
dred dollars for the apprehension and con-
Vietion of the murderer, and every effort is
being made to ferret him out and bring him
to Justice. AS intimated yesterday in the
GAZETTE, the dispatch from Washington
stating that Billy Williams, suspected of
committing the murder, had been arrested
10 Baltimore, proved to have been anfound
ed, and the mysterious assassin is still un-
known aud at large. The belief that he
will yet be captured, however, is firmly en-
tertsined. Reports sent from this city of
The contemplated or attempted lynching of
Jhn Curran, held here as an accessory to
The murder, were of course groundless, no
manifestations leading to such SUPPOSE
Ilou having taken place. An attempt to
plsG practical Joke upon Mr.. Joseph Holt,
turnkey at the jail, by about half dozen
PERSONS last night, gave rise to the canard
that The prisoner was about to be taken
from all aud hanged. The men, it seems,
Knocked at the Jail door and upon being
answered told Mr.. Holt they had brought
aprisoner. They soon left the neighoor-
hood
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-17

FlsH.-Since Yesterdays report about
%, 900 herring and 800 shad have been
received at Fishtown. Herring sold at from
So to So so per thousand and shnd at from
IS to So per hundred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-17

MAYORS OFFICE,
WI ALEXANDRIA. Va, May II, 1897.
Knoc all men by these presents:
That l. John B. Smoot Mayor of the city of AL
exandria, Virginia, by virtue of resolution of the
City Council of said city, passed May 10th, 1887,
do offer REWARD OF FIVE HUNDRED DOL
LARS $500 for the apprehension and conviction
of the MURDERER OR MURDERERS OF
POLICEMAN JULIAN ARNOLD. who was thot
and murdered in said city, on the night of the
14th day of May, 1887.
JNO B. SM0OT,
Mayor of the City of Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-17
alexa1dria 0azetfs.
TUESDAY EVENING, MAY17.
LOCAL NEWS.

For this section slightly warmer fair weather,
lybt variable winds, followed by cooler, threat
aniny weather and local rains on Wednesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-17

episcopal CoUNCM.-The ninety second
annual Council of the Protestant Episcopal
Church Of this diocese will meet ut st. Paul's
Church TO morrow morning. Bishop Whit.
tle will preside, assisted by Bishop Ran
dolph Already number of the clergy and
delegates have arrived, and each boat and
train brings additions. Besides the mem
bers and delegates, upwards of 800. a large
number of others are expected to visit the
city and attend the sessions of the Council.
The delegates will he entertained by the
members of the congregations of the three
Episcopal churches and by Others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-17
IN TIE BOARD OF ALDERMEN


Justice the murderer of Policeman Julian
Arnold.
NTRE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
Msyor Shoots message was read and re.
ceived. His Honor referred to the sad
affair in most feeling terms, and spoke eulo.
CYSTIC of the deceased, giving sketch of his
early life as soldier and for the past sew.
enteen years as faithful officer OF the city,
abiding to the fact of his having been regu
lar!y re elected by each succeeding Council
during all those years, which exemplitied
better than any other comment the esteem
il which he was held both by the people
and those representing them also that
Council offer suitable reward for the ap-
prehension aud conviction of his murderer.
Mr.. Smith said he felt gratified that the
Mayor had afforded the representatives of
the people an opportunity 10 manifest their
regard for the memory of the deceased. Mr..
Arnold had died III glorious manner-in
the faithful discharge of his duty-in the
very act OF defending the lives and proper
Is Of those who relied upon him for protec-
lion 1t was not only incumbent upon
Council to show q proper regard to his
memory, hut the people they represent,
whose faithful guardian the deceased had
their appreciation OF the man who fell while
endeavoring to purge the city of crime
which wou d stalk abroad in our midst.
resolution was subsequently received
from the Common Council directing the
Mayor to offer reward of five hundred
dollars for the apprehension and conviction
Of the murderer or murderers
The action Of the lower board was con
Cured III unanimously
resolution WAS also received from the
lower board directing the Auditor 10 Issue
bis warrant in favor of the widow of Mr..
Arnold for her late husbands salary for the
months Of May. June and July. This WAS
also concurred in unanimously.
The Aldermen then adjourned.
COMMON COUNCIL
The Common Council! was called together
last night 10y the Mayor to consider what
action should bs taken relative to the muir
der of Policeman Julian Arnold.
The communication of the Mayor, which
appears elsewhere, having been read
A resolution Was introduced directing the
MAYOR to offer $500 reward for the arrest
aud conviction of the murderer OF Julian
Arnold which was agreed TO without do.
hate
An order was introduced directing the
Auditor to Issue policemans pay warrant
each month until the close Of the term next
July, for which the late officer Arnold was
elected to his widow aud children.
1t was moved to amend by inserting 5000
in place of the salary.
Il was stated that q member of the finance
committee had devised plan by which, af-
ter July next, some continuous provision
could be made to assist the family.
After further discussion the amendment
was Withdrawn.
The chair was willing to vote for these
three months, but he was opposed to refer
ring The matter 10 the next council. The
order was agreed 10. The board then ad.
journed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-17
LOST AND FOUND.

EIVE DOLLARS REwARD-strayed or stolen,
IL about four weeks ago, Il BLACK and BROWN
SCOTCH COLLIE DOG, all four feetand tip of tail
white, answers to the name of Colin" The
above reward will he given if returned 10
Miss L. ROSA HOOFF,
my1T 3t cor. Prince and Patrick streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-17

DR.. Sage's Catarrh Remedy cures whef
every. other 80 called remedy fails.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-17
THE
Norton Sh!lllld!lg Go:

OF VIRGINIA AND WEST VIRGINIA.
Capital Stock $500 900, divided into G,0O0
shares of $50 each.
Principal Ofro- G33 street northwest, Wash
ingt0n, d. G. Works ut Alexandria, Va.
Shares in this company can he secured upon APP.
plcatiou 10 Messrs. Char.cs l.. Dn Bots 4 Co., GOT
Seventh ST., Washington, at the company 8 office,
and of Burke 81 Herbert, Alexandria
subscriptions for stock are payable fifty per
cent cash and balance as required. Thirty days
notice will he given Of Nil calls
OCTAVIUS KNIGHT, Treasurer.
CAPT f. L. NORTON, Gen. Supt
nnN1. onw2M
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-17
LEGAL.

VIRGINIA: in the Clerk Office of the Circuit
Court of Alexandra county, on the 10Th
day of May, 1887.
Samuel Ii. Lunt, complainant. vs.. Walter ID. ADJ
olson, executor and trustee under the last will
and testament of Augustus E. Addison, deceased
defendant
The defendant, Waller D. Addison, executor
and trnstee under the last will and tesla
meat Of Augustus E. Addison, deceased, not hav.
ing entered his appearance and given secur-
ty according TO the act of Assembly and
the rules of this court, and it appearing by
affidavit that he is not resident of this
State: 1t is ordered, that said defendant
appear here within month after due
publication of this order ana do what is neces
sary to protect his interest in this suit, and that
a copy Of this order be forthwith inserted in the
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE, newspaper published
in the city of Alexandria, once 4 week for four
successive weeks, and posted AT the front door OF
the Court House of this county. copy: test:
H. II. YOUNG Clerk.
Francis l.. Smith p q.
he Of set this suit i, TO compel the defend
ant 10 specifically execute contract for the sale
and conveyance TO the complainant of Il tract OF
land situated in Alexandria county, Virginia
called and known as Sunnyside,' and containing
abont ono hundred and eighty seven acres; and
affidavit having becn made and filed that the de-
fendaut above named is a nonresident of this
Commonwealth, the said defendant is notified to
appear the Rules TO he held in the Clerks Office
of this Court on the first Monday in July next,
and do what is necessary to protect his interest
in this suit and it is ordered that copy of this
order be published in the ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE
once Il week for four successive weeks, and that
another clpy thereof be posted at the front door
of the Ccnrt House of this county tho first day
of the next County Court of this county.
ii. II. YOUNG, Clerk.
cory-teste: II. H. YOUNG, Clerk.
my17 w4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-17

COUNTY PoLITICs.-A meeting of white
aud cOIored citizens of the county, who are
Interested in the county offices, was held at
tho court house, In this city, yesterday,
when The following names were endorsed as
candidates on the people's-citizens' ticket,
viz ]. Z. Clements for Commonwealth g
Attorney, w. c. Wbeit for Treasurer, ID.
H. Young for County Clerk, Il. A. Veitch
Tor Sheriff aud II. j. Holmes for Commits
siOner of Revenue. 1t was decided that the
Several districts should complete the ticket
by choosing candidates for district offices at
sn early date.
A meeting was held at the church near
Rosslyn, last night, at which speeches were
made by j. E Clements, Edmund Burke,
d. H. Young, r. w. Johnston, II. H.
holmes, W Wormley aud r. a. Veitch,
candidates for Office, and w. G. Johnston
aud others There was some confusion al
the commencement of the meeting, but 1t
was Quoted after prayer by the temporary
ehairman-J Jefferson Lane.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-17
CITY COUNCIL.

A meeting of the City Council, called by
the Mayor, was held last night for the pur-
nose of taking some action which might ac-
rslerste the efforts being made to bring to
Justice the murderer of Policeman Julian
Arnold
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-17
NFFICE ALEXANDRIA GAS WORKS,
IL .1..., Mo-. nnI :. III D.. "a

NFFICE ALEXANDRIA GAS WORKS,
" Rooms Nos. and 3 Market Building
Aexandria, Va, May II, 1887.
In consequence of change in the office of Su.
perintendcnt of Gas, shall not be able to grant
that indulgence which ! have heretofore extend
ed The gas therefore will be closed off of all who
may be delinquent, without respect of person, on
the 18th instant May. The end of tho fiscal
year this month, and | am obliged TO settle
hope you will respond to this appeal by calling
at the office and paying up.
my12t J. ROXBURY Superintendent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-17

CONFIRMATION SERvICEs.-Bishop Ran
~ C9'ph confirmed class of sixteen at Christ
;G ach last night. The services We're very
IMPRESSIVE, and the address of the Bishop
was stteutiVely listened to by the large con-
s.eSaton present. Bishop r. will hold
,s9;uI1tmation services at Grace Church to.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-17

NEW UNIFoRM5.-The new uniforms for
the Alexandria Light Infantry arrived here
to-day from New York and gave general
satisfaction 10 the members of the company.
The uniform consists of red Goals and blue
pantaloons. A description of the style and
trimmings of them has been published. To
use the expression of one of the members
the uniforms are "dandies" To-day the
blanket bags, haversacks, canteens (empty) J.
&C., furnished by the State, were received
By the company. which is now making &C
tive preparations for the National Drill,
which they are to enter next week
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-17

, A difficulty occurred near the Chain
bridge, in the county, on Sunday last be-
;,Ween soma white and coorei youths. dur
l1oS which pistols and knives were used,
sonn Morris, white, of the county, was bad
y cut and colored youth from Washington,
va was shot. No arrests were made as none OF
~. 9is county officials were present during the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-17

PERSONAL Cards are out for the mar
riase of DR.. c. W. Brdsall and Miss Ellie
Mansfield, which is to take place at the
Baptist church, on The 25th inst.
Senator Sawyer and Sergeant-at-Arms
Canaday, of the U. S. Senate, we're in the
city yesterday. The Senator was looking
after the Capital Brick Works, of which he
is q half owner
Messrs. F. A. Feed and Park Agnew have
returned from Cumberland, where they
went on business connected with the pro-
posed building of the Mineral railroad They
say they are much encouraged by what they
heard and aaw while away. They met Mr..
Mullholland, of the G. C. aud G. r R, who
is interested in the building of road from
Cumberland to Moore6eld, who told them
that he would commence surveying line be-
tween those points on Thursday next.
Mr.. J. Il. Cation has gone to Richmond ON
legal business.
Lieut. Kelly. of the Washington police
force, was in the city yesterday evening 10
attend the funeral of the late Officer Arnold.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-17

COUNTY AFFAIRs.-Eli Butler, colored,
who was arrested on Sunday for stoning
t!Fain on the a. & w. railroad in the county.
Dad preliminary trial before Justice Drum
nond al the Jail yesterday evening and was
sent on to the grand jury. The stone
thrown By Butler shattered q car window
and II is said came near striking passen-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-17

To d Sss cnrea
came on horseback to Rappahannock sta
ton and reported that on Saturday a man
was killed in the Stevensburg neighborhood,
in that county. by stallion. The story as
told was that the man, who was riding the
stallion, dismounted for moment, when
the horse struck him with his fore feet,
knocked him down and tramped him TO
death. A gentleman who passed by shortly
afterwards tried to get the stallion of the
PROSTATE body, but was unable to do so, and
shot the Infatuated animal, killing him. The
name of neither the man who was killed
nor who shot the horse could be learned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-17

PoLITICAL.-A number of prominent re-
publicans held meeting last night to dis
cuss the political situation in the city. AT
ter an interchange of views a motion to
endorse the independent ticket was los
receiving only two votes. 1t was then de
tided inexpedient TO put ticket in the field,
and reso uiion was adopted setting forth
that as the republicans had made no nomi-
nations the members OF the party be allow
ed to use their own discretion in voting at
the coming election.
1t is understood that at meeting held re-
Gently the leaders of the republican party of
this city were denounced as traitors, &c
for not joining the independent move to
break mp the democratic party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-05-17

IN AID OF OFFICER ARNoLD's WIDOW
Mr.. Braxton B. Smith, with commendabe
zeal, has undertaken the collection of q
fund for the aid of the widow and children
of tho late officer Julian Arnold, who was
killed on Sunday morning while in the dis
charge of his duty. This morning he wait
ed on number of citizens in regard to the
matter, by all of whom he was encouraged
in his praiseworthy undertaking, and in a
short time upwards of 5000 we're subscribed.
Those who wish to add to the fund can
leave their contributions with Mr.. Smith at
his store on King street, near Pitt.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1887-12-15
A Voice from Virginia.
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